White Bean Dip with Pita Chips
Creamy, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying, this White Bean Dip with Pita Chips is the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Made with velvety cannellini beans, tangy freshly squeezed lemon juice, rich tahini, and a touch of cumin for warmth, this silky dip is as nutritious as it is delicious. Paired with golden, crunchy, oven-baked pita chips brushed with olive oil, this recipe is an easy appetizer that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve it at your next gathering, or enjoy it as a healthy snack. Whether you're hosting guests or indulging solo, this versatile white bean dip will have everyone coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 Garlic clove (minced)
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Tahini
- 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 4 Pita bread
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (for pita chips)
- 0.25 tsp Paprika (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tbsp Parsley (optional, chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the pita bread into wedges and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Brush both sides of the pita wedges with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Bake the pita wedges in the oven for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
In a food processor, combine the cannellini beans, minced garlic, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, tahini, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Transfer the white bean dip to a serving bowl.
If desired, garnish the dip with a sprinkle of paprika and chopped parsley.
Serve the dip with the homemade pita chips. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 498 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 17.0 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 646 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 2683.1 mg | 14906% | |
| Potassium | 573 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
